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as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
the assertion that all men have certain unalienable rights is set forth in the Declaration of Independence
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as in argument
an idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate
made the unlikely assertion that gravity affects light
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Recent Examples of assertion
Jennings flatly rejected assertions that the administration hasn’t been discriminatory.
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Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
But the strange encounter isn't their last; Xavier begins working on the same play, and his bold assertion prompts her to unravel the many choices and performances that have brought her to this particular moment, on stage and in life.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 June 2025
Although his stories support these assertions, the genuineness of his narrative most obviously indicates someone knowledgeable in the field.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 June 2025
That was the assertion of Charles Harrison, BBC Studios International Scripted Formats Producer, at Seriencamp today during a session about the international expansion of Ghosts.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2025
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Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
But the strange encounter isn't their last; Xavier begins working on the same play, and his bold assertion prompts her to unravel the many choices and performances that have brought her to this particular moment, on stage and in life.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 June 2025
Although his stories support these assertions, the genuineness of his narrative most obviously indicates someone knowledgeable in the field.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 June 2025
That was the assertion of Charles Harrison, BBC Studios International Scripted Formats Producer, at Seriencamp today during a session about the international expansion of Ghosts.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertion
Noun
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When disaster declarations were issued for nine states in late May, some had been pending for two months and others were only partially approved.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Only a few states have addressed the issue of whether or not to maintain a pregnant patient on supportive measures following a declaration of death.—
Katherine Drabiak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Trump has made similar arguments, suggesting that even Biden’s more extreme policies, such as on immigration and the border, may have been imposed by others.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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But Circuit Judge John Jordan issued an 18-page decision that rejected the arguments.—
News Service Of Florida,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, which was a plaintiff in his suit, are able to amend some of the claims by June 23, the judge ruled.—
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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For example, its Barracuda product line claims to use up to 50% fewer parts and 95% fewer tools, leading to a 30% reduction in per-unit missile cost, according to Air and Space Forces Magazine.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Perfect Kyrie Irving Replacement Former NBA Lottery Pick Joining Rockets in Surprising Role: Report Jason Kidd Could Leave Mavericks For Sought-After HC Opening: Report Looking ahead to next season, the Lakers will need to make some offseason moves to get back into NBA Finals contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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As Newcastle’s style has developed and with Tonali excelling in a deeper midfield role, Longstaff has fallen out of contention.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This was despite the insistence of Mayor Bass and the LAPD chief that the police wouldn’t be getting involved.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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The Stars insistence on falling behind was going to get them.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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This hypothesis, formulated by the mineralogist Robert Hazen and the astrobiologist Michael Wong of the Carnegie Institution in Washington, DC, along with a team of others, has provoked intense debate.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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The best evidence for this hypothesis comes from micro-caps.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Wolfe's task has been to discredit the prosecution's core allegation that Read slammed into O'Keefe in reverse with her 2021 Lexus LX 570 SUV and left him to die on the ground in a blizzard on Jan. 29, 2022.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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All three brothers pleaded not guilty and their attorneys have denied the allegations.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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“Assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assertion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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